The rear axle spring perches and shock mounts are different than the XJ. The stock Comanche is spring under with longer shocks. You could go spring over for 6.5" of lift, or my case it was 5.5" over stock due to the stock springs having sagged a bit. It paired well with a set of 4.5" springs up front that ended up closer to 5.5". As I recall the spring perches were also spaced side-side differently than the XJ. Either way you'll be cutting and moving the spring perches and shock mounts if you grab an XJ axle. The 5-speed probably came with 3.07 gearing. Maybe get creative and find a 9" with disk brakes and 4.11 gears and a D30 front from a 4-cyl with 4.10 gears?

 

Comparing my 98 2 door with the two 4 doors(one pre and one post facelift) that two of my friends own, I dont see a difference in front seat leg room.

And actually thinking back several years ago to the 84 2 door a buddy had, I think the 2 doors have more leg room in the back seat.

It could be just me though. But I just dont notice a difference in the front.

 

You think we find these deals asking $200 to start? That xj was listed at $1000 for MONTHS

Then you make a not too insulting offer and specify you will trailer it away no mess no hassle.

Jump started it and drove right onto trailer

 

That's the first good story I've ever seen anyone have using offerup.

 

Really?
Offerup is same as craigslist here, I never go alone regardless

Here is the "worse shape " xj I'm looking into after the 2 door frame fix. Hopefully $150



I'm picking up a set of five 98 zj alloy rims and tires tomorrow for $50 from offerup also for the Comanche

 

That's it... you're hooked. Now you won't be able to go anywhere without constantly scanning the landscape for your next XJ. I know the feeling, I have three XJ's and a ZJ in my yard right now and am always on the hunt for more... at the right price, of course.

This is a great support group though. Hang around long enough and you'll realize that it isn't an addiction, but rather a superhuman trait that only the broadest of shoulders can bear. Men want to be you and women want to be with you.

You are the master of the road, both on and off.

Greetings and salutations.

 

THANK you again everyone for the WELCOME and the help especially those Veterans today. Thank you for your service

No power last weekend, high winds. Also no cell signal at home so here are pictures today.

Unibody crack with sub crack splitting away on side rail.

 

profile picture, am I missing a bolt?

 

looking from the inside out
Doesn't look like it's through the top layer of metal.

 

Requested interior pics, completely un cleaned

Flash on, nothing hidden.

Hike up that skirt let's see what you got
Cant load more than 1 picture without low memory tonight sooo.

 

Requested interior pics, completely un cleaned

Flash on, nothing hidden.

Hike up that skirt let's see what you got

Getting low memory message tonight so, 1 picture at a time

 

Question, in process of deleting the heater control valve and hazy on plumbing afterwards.

I purchased 6' of 5/8" & 1/2" heater core hose, as well as a new plastic coolant bottle which has 2 outlets.

So 5/8" to 5/8" heater core, 1/2" to 1/2" heater core. But how is the bottle etc plumbed

Pictures would be great. Still deciding if I need to change system to newer radiator and overflow jug IF I cant get renix cooling working.

Also appears I have max fuel and max oil pressure on gauges, hard fixes? Sending units on both??

 

There are 3 steering box bolts on every Cherokee I've seen, but all the ones I've seen had all 3 going through the frame rail. It looks like there might be a top bolt recessed in that big hole above the two exposed bolts.

 

I would suggest just going with an open cooling system. It's the easiest/cheapest way for long term reliability.

 

Drakside, just to let you know, if it were me I would have sold my things to buy that XJ for $1,500.